Sildenafil citrate to improve colour doppler indices in patient with pre-eclampsia: a path less taken

Authors

  • Priyanka H. Vora Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Rana A. Choudhary Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Kedar N. Ganla Department of Reproduction, Ankoor Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205259

Keywords:

Vaginal sildenafil citrate, Preterm, Pregnancy induced hypertension, Absent end diastolic flow, Colour doppler indices

Abstract

Presented a case of high-risk pregnancy of an elderly primigravida who had abnormal colour doppler indices. Addition of sildenafil citrate lead to improvement of colour doppler indices and growth parameters, thus prolonging the period of gestation by 6 weeks. This led to decreased neonatal ICU stay and reduction in neonatal morbidity.

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2020-11-26

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